The week Ruby’s Musings video blogged for us up and down the California Coast.

Week 39: September 23-29

We shared a number of photos from the 1940s World Fair via the New York Public Library this year, wrapping up with this one of the Prettiest Leg Contest.

Week 40: September 30-October 6

Photo by Kevin Owens Imagery.

Sami Lee Schaefer, who turned into a good friend and a great interview. Our September #iwannabeastar winner.

Week 41: October 7-13

Halloween. Horror movie GIF style.

Week 42: October 14-20

By OC Wonderland Studios

Halloween. K Von Spun Style

Week 43: October 21-27

Halloween. Vintage style.

Week 44: October 28-November 3

Halloween. Catwoman style.

Week 45: November 4-10

When pin ups came together in the wake of the US election to fight racism, sexism and biogtry. Don’t let the 1960s-era photo fool you.. these gals are standing for their rights, and are looking good doing it.

Week 46: November 11-17

Words to live by. Via Undocumedia.

Week 47: November 18-24

Bill Randall, November 1959 calendar. Go, Team!

Week 48: November 25-December 1

RIP Mrs. Brady. You know Florence Henderson was a ’50s pin up before she became “a lovely lady,” right?

Week 49: December 2-8

The weekend our Seed&Spark backer Christian D. Orr and his date Nicol went to the 1940s Ball. Thanks to Sheila Broderick Photography and Cha Cha Romero for making the night magical.

On Tuesday December 27th actress Carrie Fisher died. Her mother, Debbie Reynolds, posted this on Facebook:

Thank you to everyone who has embraced the gifts and talents of my beloved and amazing daughter. I am grateful for your thoughts and prayers that are now guiding her to her next stop. Love Carries Mother

Just over 24 hours later, Reynolds died after suffering a stroke. She was 84.

I’ll always remember her in one of my favorite films, Singing in the Rain. A even though this year had some brutal twists and turns, this clip from the movie gives me the strength to enter 2017 with optimism. Thank you, Carrie’s Mother, for sharing your gift with us.

Be A Backer on Seed&Spark

Help us win the Untold Story challenge! We need to get at least 500 followers and raise $20K in cash or in-kind services to qualify for the next round. If we win we get distribution plus up to $20K in matching funds #BeABacker Pin Up! The Movie https://www.seedandspark.com/studio/pin-up-the-movie